A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2745738 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2747137 epoch_slot_no: 3937 block_no: 2745609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-21 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4636c2796649da6620dc87c331c4f3913f9839026a7877031c0de049f263931Block Operator
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